What is the cheapest way to get from London Paddington Station to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from London Paddington Station to East Midlands is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Paddington Station to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from London Paddington Station to East Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between London Paddington Station and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from London Paddington Station station to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Brooksby College via Golders Green Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between London Paddington Station and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from London Paddington Station to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Paddington and arriving at Melton Mowbray via London St Pancras Intl and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from London Paddington Station to East Midlands?

The distance between London Paddington Station and East Midlands is 121 miles. The road distance is 108.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from London Paddington Station to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from London Paddington Station to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Paddington Station to East Midlands bus from?

London Paddington Station to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Golders Green Station.

Where do I catch the London Paddington Station to East Midlands train from?

London Paddington Station to East Midlands train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London Paddington Station to East Midlands?

The best way to get from London Paddington Station to East Midlands is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the London Paddington Station to East Midlands bus arrive?

London Paddington Station to East Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the London Paddington Station to East Midlands train arrive?

London Paddington Station to East Midlands train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from London Paddington Station to East Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between London Paddington Station to East Midlands is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from London Paddington Station to East Midlands.

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 993+ hotels available in East Midlands.

London Paddington Station to East Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from London Paddington Station to East Midlands by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 35m
£71–110
Drive 108.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London Paddington Station to East Midlandscar 108.2 mi
2h 22m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Brooksby Collegebus 5A / ...
5h 28m
£31–65
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Melton Mowbraytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 13m
£89–145

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Distance: 120.4 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and East Midlands, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to East Midlands via Golders Green Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Brooksby College in around 5h 28m.

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